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Batangas

Crash of a Cessna 207 Skywagon in Barradas: 4 killed

Date & Time: May 8, 2005 at 1100 LT
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C3216
Flight Phase:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Barradas - Barradas
MSN:
207-0333
YOM:
1976
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
5
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
4
Circumstances:
Shortly after takeoff from Barradas Airport located near Tanauan (Batangas), while in initial climb, the aircraft suffered an engine failure. It stalled and crashed in a coconut grove located in the village of Santor, near the airfield. The pilot and three passengers were killed while two others were seriously injured. All occupants were completing a local skydiving mission. Witnesses reported that the engine emitted white smoke shortly after rotation.
Probable cause:
Engine failure for unknown reasons.

Crash of a SIAI-Marchetti SF.600TP Canguro off Fortune Island: 5 killed

Date & Time: Sep 2, 1997 at 0800 LT
Operator:
Registration:
RP-C1298
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
008
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
5
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
5
Circumstances:
The crew consisting of pilots and technicians were completing a training flight after PADC just acquired this aircraft. Shortly after takeoff from Fortune Island, the twin engine aircraft crashed in unknown circumstances in the sea. SAR operations were initiated and few debris were found floating on water three days later. All five occupants perished.

Crash of a Douglas C-47A-70-DL at Basilio Fernando AFB

Date & Time: Jul 24, 1990
Type of aircraft:
Registration:
RP-C140
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Roxas City - Manila
MSN:
19253
YOM:
1943
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
3
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
En route from Roxas City to Manila on a cargo flight, the crew encountered vibrations on the right engine and decided to divert to Basilio Fernando AFB for an emergency landing. On final approach, the aircraft crash landed in a field located few km short of runway. All three occupants were rescued and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Probable cause:
Engine problems from unknown source.

Crash of a Fairchild C-119B Flying Boxcar off Laiya

Date & Time: Aug 23, 1953
Operator:
Registration:
48-0348
Flight Phase:
Flight Type:
Survivors:
Yes
MSN:
10330
YOM:
1948
Location:
Country:
Region:
Crew on board:
0
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
Following an engine failure, the crew ditched the aircraft about five km off Laiya. There were no casualties but the aircraft sank and was lost.
Probable cause:
Engine failure.